The average train between Central London and Bournemouth takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Central London to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Central London and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Central London to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Central London to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Brentford station.
Central London to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Central London to Bournemouth train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Central London and Bournemouth is 139.3 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Brentford to Bournemouth via London Waterloo in around 2h 45m.